Residence permit and residence status

Are you fleeing to the Netherlands and do you want to live here? If so, you will need to apply for asylum. There are various types of residence status in the Netherlands. On this page, you can find out what types of residence permits are available, how long they are valid for, and under what conditions you can apply for a Dutch passport.

Step-by-step plans (1)

  1. 1
    Conditions for obtaining Dutch citizenship
  2. 2
    You apply to become a Dutch citizen at the municipality where you live
  3. 3
    The IND makes a decision on your naturalisation request
  4. 4
    During an official meeting at the municipality hall, you become a Dutch citizen

    Topics

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